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We remember Robert Mackie Simpson
We remember Robert Mackie Simpson
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1915
service
British Army
Scottish Horse
3/2nd
Source:8702216
November 1915 - January 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
6486
Royal Highlanders
Source:8702216
January 1917
education
student in Arts
Gordon's College, Aberdeen
Aberdeen
United Kingdom
Source:8702216
education
Keig Public School, Aberdeenshire
Keig, Aberdeenshire
United Kingdom
Source:8702216
service
British Army
Private
268251
Royal Highlanders
Source:4047782
location
"Wealthiton," Keig, Aberdeenshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8702219
1917
death
Killed in Action
After only three months abroad he met his death on the 1st April 1917, being killed by the bursting of a shell which struck the house in which he was billeted at Maroeuil, near Arras.
Maroeuil near Arras
France
Source:8702216
1st April 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
IV. B. 5.
Source:8702219
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert Mackie |
| Initials | RM |
| Last Name | Simpson |
| Source | 8702216 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Wealthiton," Keig, Aberdeenshire | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 268251 | Royal Highlanders | Private | ||
| British Army | Scottish Horse | 3/2nd | |||
| British Army | 6486 | Royal Highlanders | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Simpson | father | ||
| Elizabeth Simpson | mother |
Media
Media
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Black Watch - Royal Highlanders - Cap BadgeBlack Watch - Royal Highlanders - Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by Robert Simpson.Contributed by:
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Maroeuil British Cemetery - FranceMaroeuil British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France where Robert Simpson is buried.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
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Aberdeen University Roll of ServiceMore about Aberdeen University Roll of Service
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Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) - 6th BattalionMore about Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) - 6th Battalion
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Maroeuil British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, FranceMore about Maroeuil British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen University Roll of Service Book | Vincent96527 | |
| CWGC site of Robert Mackie Simpson | Vincent96527 | |
| Ancestry - Register of Soldiers Effects | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Mackie Simpson | Vincent96527 | |
| Black Watch - Royal Highlanders - Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Maroeuil British Cemetery - France | Vincent96527 |
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